East 18th RD over Tippecanoe River
FairMarshall County, Indiana · 00.20 W of Apple RD · Structure no. 5000108
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 182 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
East 18th RD over Tippecanoe River is a concrete continuous slab carrying East 18th RD over Tippecanoe River in Marshall County, Indiana. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2042. The structure is 182 ft (55.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was East 18th RD over Tippecanoe River built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is East 18th RD over Tippecanoe River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does East 18th RD over Tippecanoe River carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is East 18th RD over Tippecanoe River?
The structure is 182 ft (55.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns East 18th RD over Tippecanoe River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.